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7 Churches in Asia Minor (06 Night – 07 Days Turkey)
Istanbul, Turkey
1 DAYS
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Overview
The Seven Churches of Revelations or the Churches of Apocalypse that are in the book of John refer to seven major cities through Western Turkey.
Highlights
- See The Legendary Troy - one of the richest cities of ancient times
- Explore the impressive Acropolis of Pergamon
- Explore the ancient city of Ephesus and Visit the House of the Virgin Mary where she spent her final days
- Visit Sardis the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom and Philadelphia the only church that is not censured
- Visit ancient Thyatiera and the Saint Polycarp Church
- Explore Istanbul with its many sights including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, called Hippodrome in Constantinople once.
What's Included
Inclusions
- Meals as mentioned in the Itinerary
- All accommodation
- An experienced and professional guide
- Pick up and drop off from Istanbul Airport
- Private transportation
Exclusions
- Other services not mentioned
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
- Flight Tickets
Itinerary
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Arrival Day - Visit The Legendary Troy
Here are your journey starts. After arriving in Istanbul, You will be welcomed by your tour guide. During the trip from Istanbul to Canakkale, enjoy the magnificent views of North-West Turkey, stop for a lunch in the local restaurant and wait impatiently to meet the mesmerizing Troy. Troy is an ancient city located in the heart of nature in province Çanakkale, northwestern Turkey. Troy is one of the richest cities of ancient times. It was made famous in Homer’s epic poem, the Iliad. According to Homer’s Iliad, this is where the legendary Trojan War took place. Today, Troy is an archaeological site that is popular with travelers from all over the world. In addition to it being a Turkish national park, it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Canakkale - Kusadasi: Visit Pergamon, Acropolis, The St. John's Basilica
On the way to Kusadasi visit Pergamon (Rev,2:12-17). There is The Red Basilica which is thought to have been built by the Romans as a temple to the Egyptian gods Serapis and Isis in the 2nd century AD. Originally, this must have been an awe-inspiring place. In his Book of Revelation, St John the Divine wrote that this was one of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse, singling it out as the ‘throne of the devil’. In fact, the building is so big that the early Christians didn’t convert it into a church, but in the 5th century AD built a basilica inside it instead. On the way to Kusadasi visit Pergamon (Rev,2:12-17). There is The Red Basilica which is thought to have been built by the Romans as a temple to the Egyptian gods Serapis and Isis in the 2nd century AD. Originally, this must have been an awe-inspiring place. In his Book of Revelation, St John the Divine wrote that this was one of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse, singling it out as the ‘throne of the devil’. In fact, the building is so big that the early Christians didn’t convert it into a church, but in the 5th century AD built a basilica inside it instead. St John is believed to have spent the last years of his life in Ephesus writing his version of the Gospel. Emperor Justinian (527-565 AD) believed that a tomb dating from the 300s was John's, so he built a great church above it in the 500s. In later centuries the ruined church was pillaged for building materials, but restoration allows you to see its extent and to imagine its beauties.
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